SNAMM12: Gus G. Signature Amp

Blackstar's Gus G. BLACKFIRE 200 is designed as the ultimate heavy metal amp   12-Jul-12

SNAMM12: Gus G. Signature Amp


Blackstar Amplification has announced their first signature amplifier - the Gus G. BLACKFIRE 200. Blackstar tell us that they have been working closely with guitar hero Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind) to create the ultimate heavy metal amp. Based on Blackstar's Series One 200 amp design, this 200W, limited edition tube amplifier has been voiced in partnership with Gus.
Four switchable channels are offered: a Clean channel with Warm and Bright modes, a Crunch channel with Crunch and Super Crunch modes, plus Fire and Fury overdrive channels specially voiced in partnership with Gus G. for a devastating full metal assault.
The BLACKFIRE 200 features a custom cosmetic including a brushed aluminum front panel with an 'Evil G' screened logo and a cast metal Blackstar logo. Also available are two cosmetically matched 4x12 cabinets: the S1-412BlackfireA (angled) and S1-412BlackfireB (straight).
Additional features include:
  • Built-in DPR power reduction using 4 x ECC83, 1 x ECC82, 4 x KT88 valves
  • Master Volume, two ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) equipped tone control sections, Presence and Resonance controls
  • Series effects loop & speaker emulated output
  • MIDI switching
Each model will come with exclusive Gus G accessories including a signed certificate, an 'Evil G' key ring, picks and a Firewind EP.
Pricing and Availability:
The Blackstar Gus G. BLACKFIRE 200 signature amp will be available shortly with U.S. street pricing as follows: S1-Blackfire Head - $2499.99; S1-412BlackfireA angled cabinet - $1149.99; S1-BlackfireB straight cabinet - $1149.99. More information:

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